Credit: The Associated Press

Manhattan head coach Steve Masiello reacts to his team's play against Iona during the first half of their NCAA men's MAAC conference championship tournament basketball finals game, Monday, March 10, 2014, in Springfield, Mass. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

TAMPA, Fla. — Steve Masiello's promising coaching career is in limbo after his deal with South Florida fell apart because he doesn't have a college diploma.

Manhattan College said Wednesday that it had placed him on leave while Masiello is "reviewing his degree status."

South Florida confirmed earlier Wednesday that the school had an agreement in principle to lure Masiello away from Manhattan, but that the contract was contingent on "a verification of credentials."